Backhand

(noun.) a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

(verb.) hit a tennis ball backhand.

(adj.) (of handwriting) having the letters slanting backward .

(adj.) (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke .

西里尔整理

• Agustín hit him hard across the mouth with his left hand, bringing it forward in a slapping, backhand sweep. 欧内斯特·海明威. 丧钟为谁而鸣.
• And here,' said Mr. Peggotty, giving Ham a backhanded knock in the chest, 'is another of 'em, though he don't look much like it. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• Here's a gentleman from London present,' Mr. Bounderby made a backhanded point at Mr. James Harthouse with his thumb, 'a Parliament gentleman. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 艰难时事.
• He ended a string of abuse by a vicious backhander, which I failed to entirely avoid. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯归来记.

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